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Police: 1-Year-Old Boy Fatally Run Over by Driver Known to Him in Hayes Valley

Police describe the case as an isolated incident with no evidence of criminal conduct.

Overview

  • San Francisco police said the boy was struck as a driver backed out of a townhouse driveway at Hayes and Webster around 10:40 a.m. Sunday.
  • The child was taken to a hospital after first responders provided aid at the scene and was later pronounced dead.
  • Investigators said the driver is a person known to the child and cooperated with the investigation.
  • Authorities reported no risk to the public and said they found no evidence of a crime as the inquiry continues.
  • Neighbors left flowers, teddy bears and a wreath near the driveway, and described longstanding safety worries on the busy corridor.